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Dog Man #1: Dog Man

Dav Pilkey

What's The Story?

Our take: 

Join the hilarious adventures of Dog Man, the heroic hound with a policeman's body and a dog's head! Created by the genius behind Captain Underpants, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for kids and teens who love zany characters and funny situations. Parents will appreciate the positive messages about friendship, resilience, and kindness. Dog Man battles his cunning nemesis Petey the Cat, using his unique blend of bravery and canine instincts. The book features fun and imaginative stories, like Petey’s invention to eliminate text from books and his ray gun bringing hot dog wieners to life. The charming, child-like illustrations add to the fun, making it a delightful read. Rated as "riotous, silly fun with soft touch" by Common Sense Media. 4.8/5 on Amazon, 4.13/5 on GoodReads, 4.6 on Google.

Male lead character

Genres: Graphic Novel, Superheroes, Adventure, Humor, Animals

Themes: Friendship, Adventure, Humor, Overcoming Challenges, Kindness and Empathy

Recommended Ages: 7-10 (9+ Common Sense Media)

Awards

Awards

Children's Book Council Favorite Books Selection, 2017

Editorials

Editorial Reviews

★ "Striking color, interactive pages, drawing tutorials, and a plethora of laugh-out-loud moments all work to keep readers’ attention on a tight leash." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

About the Author

When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books -- the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In the second grade, Dav's teacher ripped up his comics and told him he couldn't spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.
Hardcover
$3.99 USD $12.99

Genre:

  • Adventure
  • Graphic Novels
  • Humor
  • Animals

Diverse Voices:

Curricular Connection:

  • English Language Arts

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